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DPY 223V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,379 mi
Last recorded1,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPY 223V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 1,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 1,287 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 1,287 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015
Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,266 miles

Unable to fully assess welded areas as they have been covered in underseal

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,260 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 65,877 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 65,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,931 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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DPY 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPY 223V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPY 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 11 October 1979.

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